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Crucial European Union foreign ministers' meeting on EU presence in Mali

European Union foreign ministers are set to discuss the EU's relations with Mali at a meeting on 21 March. Although there are major differences between member states on the question of whether or not to maintain EU missions in the African country, they will try to find a consensus on the issue. [...] (228 words)

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French President Emmanuel Macron (R) and Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum (L) at a G5 summit on 9 July 2021. © Stéphane de Sakutin/Pool/EPA/Newscom/MaxPPP

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